Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies
Application Form 2012
Instructions
A complete application consists of:
1. Personal Information Sheet
2. Essay
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Copies of Application Materials submitted to the Villanova
University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with
applicant's signature.
5. Self-Addressed, Stamped Reply Card
Fill out application materials completely and mail them to Gender and Women’s Studies Program,
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.
Deadline: March 2, 2012
I. Personal Information Sheet
Name: _________________________________
Social Security Number: ______________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Email: ____________________________________
Citizenship: US: _____________ Other: ____________ Visa Type: ____________________________
Undergraduate Institution and Department/Program: ___________________________________________
Degree and Date Received: _______________________
Honors or Awards received: _______________________________________________________________
Relevant experience/volunteer service: ______________________________________________________
Please provide the name and institutional affiliation of the individual you have asked to submit a letter of
reference: ____________________________________
Please list the materials you submitted for your application to the Villanova University Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences.
Department/Program: ___________________________
Materials Submitted: _____________________________________________________________
The information I have presented here is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature___________________________________
Date________________________________
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Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies
Application Form 2012
II. Essay
The Gender and Women’s Studies Program at Villanova University invites you to discuss the intellectual,
spiritual, social and political dimensions of your commitment to Gender and Women’s Studies. How does
your proposed course of study engage Gender and Women’s Studies? How do you envision an ongoing
involvement in the Gender and Women’s Studies community and how is that related to your personal and
professional goals?
The essay should be single spaced, typed, and one page (about 500 words) in length.
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Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies
Application Form 2012
III. Letter of Recommendation
Please type or print.
Name of applicant: ____________________________________
Waiver
Applicant: please check and sign below before you give this form to your recommender.
_____ I waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation
_____ I do not waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation
Signature___________________________________
Date________________________________
Recommender: In what capacity have you known the applicant?_________________________________
How long? ________________
Please offer your candid appraisal of the applicant’s ability to carry out graduate study, his or her interest in
and commitment to Gender and Women’s Studies, and his or her personal qualities. You may use the
space provided on this form or attach a letter to it. Please note: the application deadline is March 2, 2012.
Name_________________________________________________
Title________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________
Date________________________________________________
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